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If it were possible to have a life absolutely free from every feeling of sin, what a terrifying vacuum it read more
If it were possible to have a life absolutely free from every feeling of sin, what a terrifying vacuum it would be!
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.
There is no sin except stupidity.
There is no sin except stupidity.
 I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin 
between myself and God.  
 I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin 
between myself and God. 
He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.
He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.
Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.
Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.
It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.
It ain't sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.
 In Adam's fall--
 We sinned all.  
 In Adam's fall--
 We sinned all. 
 He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do 
so. The very idea read more 
 He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do 
so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.
 [Lat., Cui peccare licet peccat minus. Ipsa potestas
  Semina nequitiae languidiora facit.]